The European Union as International Mediator: Brokering Stability and Peace in the Neighbourhood

1 Introduction
1.1The EU's Emergence as an International Mediator1.2Delimiting EU Mediation in Theory and Practice1.3Research on EU Mediation and the Main Contribution of the Book1.4A Comparative Case Study Approach1.5Introducing the Cases of EU Mediation1.6Organisation of the Book
2 EU Mediation Effectiveness: an Analytical Framework2.1Conceptualisation of EU Mediation Effectiveness2.2Theorising the Conditions of EU Mediation Effectiveness2.3Delimiting the Boundaries of the Analytical Framework
3The EU as a Mediator in the Conflict over Montenegro's Independence3.1Mediation Format and Setting3.2The EU's Effectiveness as a Mediator3.3Conditions of EU Mediation Effectiveness3.4Explaining EU Mediation Effectiveness in the Conflict over Montenegro's Independence
4The EU as a Mediator in the Kosovo-Serbia Conflict4.1Mediation Format and Setting4.2 The EU's Effectiveness as a Mediator4.3Conditions of EU Mediation Effectiveness4.4Explaining EU Mediation Effectiveness in the Belgrade-Pristina dialogue
5The EU as a Co-Mediator in the Geneva International Discussions on South Ossetia and Abkhazia5.1Mediation Format and Setting5.2The EU's Effectiveness as a Mediator5.3Conditions of EU Mediation Effectiveness5.4Explaining EU Mediation Effectiveness in the Geneva International Discussions
6Conclusions6.1 Cross-case Comparison and Causal Inferences6.2Interpretation of Main Findings and Implications for Research6.3Theoretical and Methodological Reflections6.4Policy Recommendations6.5Studying EU Mediation: The Way Forward
Annex